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YC06 YSN

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

122,035 mi
Last recorded122,035 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 YSN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 122,035 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 122,031 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 120,721 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 120,715 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2017 109,926 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 99,219 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 92,952 miles

Rear tyres cracking

Rear exhaust clamp broken held up with cable

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front tyres cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2015 79,667 miles

Rear brake pads worn

Slight wear to nearside front tyre edges

Pass 28 Mar 2014 75,065 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2013 69,271 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 33,970 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 29,474 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 24,611 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in n/s/r o/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 30 Apr 2009 18,595 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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YC06 YSN is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2006 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 87,989 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC06 YSN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YC06 YSN registered?

YC06 YSN is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 3 May 2006.

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